There’s no denying that zombies are popular right now. “The Walking Dead” is the highest rated series on cable, scoring 12.3 million viewers during its mid-season premiere. Those numbers have been growing since the show made its debut back in 2010 and the series has already spawned a highly-popular video game series with another one on the way.

With the zombie craze at its peak, it’s hard not to think about what the world would be like if a zombie apocalypse actually happened and how one would survive. One of the most important things about survival in a zombie-infested world is knowing who to surround yourself with.

ShockTillYouDrop.com has taken a look at the characters who have proved their worth in a zombie showdown, making them the perfect individuals you should have in your zombie survival group.